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DIY Water Wheel | 13 comments (13 topical, 0 editorial)

Re: DIY Water Wheel (3.00 / 0) (#5)
by Pogster on Mon Jan 22nd, 2007 at 02:41:34 PM MST
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Rich,

Quite a lot of leaves but these don't seem to be a problem. We had a great deal of rain last week that raised the stream level above the wheel - this left a lot of debris on the wheel - branches etc.. once cleared it worked fine again.

The wheel slats are made from Indian Hardwood pallets (everyone in the UK seems to be using Indian stone for driveways!) and I have treated them and the plywood with Thompsons water seal.

Pete.

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Re: DIY Water Wheel (3.00 / 0) (#7)
by Titantornado on Mon Jan 22nd, 2007 at 05:37:15 PM MST
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I think I'd only have one suggestion to offer, since you mention the overflow due to high water. Why not build a swing-arm for it, with floatation? This way, it could "ride" the flow height as needed, and not get swamped and packed with debris.

Rod

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DIY Water Wheel | 13 comments (13 topical, 0 editorial)

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